Favorite Protein/Energy Bars

[amonkie]

I was introduced to Clif Bars a little while ago, and must say that this form of nutritional supplements has taken a huge leap forward since I took my first bite of a Power Bar 12 years ago.

Anybody else have favorites? Clifs and me get along really well. I can noticeably feel more physically and mentally alert, energized, and not hungry.

Luna bars are good as well.

[fernweh]

I've never tried them myself, but I've heard that Ostrim (ostrich meat bars; http://www.protos-inc.com/) are "surprisingly edible"

[ChrisJericho]

The regular power bars are nasty.... HOWEVER last week i tried their new protein bars and they were pretty good. I liked the cookies n' cream flavor especially.

[HugAPug]

I like Detour bars. They taste a lot like O'Henry bars. I'm also partial to Mesotech's Cookies and Cream bar.

[Trisk]

Balance bars are the best imo. The smores ones, chocolate peanut butter ones and chocolate chocolate are good. It's all about knowing the right flavor.

I think Luna bars are okay too. Some Zone bars are good.
Like I said, it's all about what flavor you pick up.

[Cross-Over]

I like the original Power Bars. Oatmeal is probably my favorite flavor. Other brands I've had are tasty too, but most of the time I stick with Power Bars.

[maleficent]

The Clif bars taste like candy bars to me, they're so tasty, I can't imagine they're actually good for you There's a peanut butter/chocolate one thats yummy.

I usually keep a supply of Luna Bars in my suitcase and desk for when I miss lunch or dinner -- the Key Lime/Lemon/Peanut butter ones are good. and there's supposedly something extra in there for women too - some extra vitamins or something.

Power bars I can't get past the texture on..

[mrbuck12000]

Cliff bars rule, although i often wonder the long term affects by eating 1 a day....there a grate snack!!

mr b

[Rdr4evr]

Somewhat off topic, but is it bad to have a protien bar 3 times a day? I just bought a box of nitro tech marshmellow swirls protein bars, they suck. Next time I need to test one before I buy a box

[Kazic]

there should be no adverse effects to eating a power bar more than 3 times a day.
Although real food is much better for you.

I don't know if we have Cliff bars here in Canada. I haven't heard of them.
I have seen the Detour ones though and want to try them out.
I try to keep the bars to a meal replacement or an extra boost when I am missing a meal.

[amonkie]

Originally posted by maleficent
The Clif bars taste like candy bars to me, they're so tasty, I can't imagine they're actually good for you There's a peanut butter/chocolate one thats yummy.

That was my lunch today! I second the peanut butter/chocolate one being yummy.... the Carrot Cake one is my favorite.

[dtheriault]

Most taste horrible.

My two favorite are:
Balance Bar Gold: Caramel Nut Blast
Luna Bar: Lemon (yeah i know it's for women, and lemon is a weird flavor for a power bar type thing, but the taste is really good- i almost like it better than eating a candy bar.

[limey]

You have to be careful with protein bars, depending on what your are using them for;

1. If you are using them as a meal replacement then that's fine as most of them, including Power Bars, have a pretty high content of carbs and a decent amount of calories. For this purpose I choose "Premier Protein: bars. They have;
244 cals
30 grms protein
8 grms fat
21 grms of carbs

2. If you are using them as a high protein snack then you need something that has a decent amount of protein and low in everything else. For this I use "Kinetix". They have a lower protein content but they are considerable lower in calories. They have;
150 cals
15 grms protein
4 grms fat
18 grms of carbs

I also use a protein power immediately after weight training. This by far the best to build muscle but is less convenient than bars. I use "Prostar Whey Protein" which has;
114 cals
23 grms protein
1.5 grms fat
2 grms of carbs

[Cowman]

In terms of calories and fat, some protein bars prett much *are* candy bars...I'd be wary of just munching away at them because they're sold at the local health-food store..

[rekinom]

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[Rdr4evr]

Originally posted by rekinom
Have used Powerbars in the past, for hiking and such, but I much prefer the taste of the Kashi GoLean Bars. I am eating these now everyday as part of my regular diet.

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Click on bar for nutritional info. Not as good statwise as powerbars, but I think they taste a hell of a lot better and Walmart sells 'em for less than a buck.

49 Grams of Carbs but only 13 grams of protien, doesnt seem like a good balance.

[rekinom]

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[amonkie]

Kashi Good Friends cereal is awesome too - But get the Cinnamin Raisin kind, otherwise it feels/tastes like eating rabbit food.

[ForwardtoDeath]

I second whoever said balance bar gold. Its just like eating a candy bar.

[Rdr4evr]

I just bought a box of Myoplex cookies and cream today. Disgusting, but oh well, only 20 bucks for like 15 of em.

[amonkie]

Update: They have Clif Bars, 24 for 18.95 or something at Costco! Yay!

[sailor]

I dont use bars (too hard to eat on a bike), but I do use energy gels. Usually Hammer Gel, its cheap. And the stuff works pretty well-about ten minutes after I eat one, I go from being trashed to feeling pretty good again. Makes you thirsty though--make sure you eat them with water. And watch out--some manufacturers like to put *lots* of caffeine in them.